DEVELOPERS BUILDERS DESIGNERS WORK SESSION JANUARY 15, 2016 1
Introductions Staff Presentation Purpose of the Revisions New Zoning Ordinance and Directive from Montgomery County Council Review of 1992 Recreation Guidelines Point-based System Work Session Goals and Objectives Discussion: Listening for Ideas Pros and Cons of the Current Recreation Guidelines (1992) Professionals Experience: Plan, Design, Construction Potential Revisions Recommendations and Guidance: Urban Solutions for New Recreation Types Changing Demand for Surburban Recreation Rural Amenities Other Next Steps 10:00 am 10:15 am 10:30 am 11:50 am
Purpose of the Revisions Basis of Review: 59.6.3.7 - Standards and Requirements for Recreational Facilities 59.7.3.4.E.2.f - Regulatory Review Adequacy of Amenities Conditions Requiring Revision Project Purpose, Goals, Objectives Issues Approach and Strategy 3
Purpose of the Revisions The Current Need for Revisions Demographic Shifts: Teenagers and Seniors Urban Neighborhood Development Transit Center Development High-Density, Mixed Use, Infill Development Building Form, Public Open Space New Building Types: High Rise High Density New Recreation Activity Types 4
Review of the 1992 Guidelines The Recreation Guidelines (1992) Private Residential Development (25 units) Suburban Subdivisions, Green Fields New Building Types: Townhouses Methodology: Demand (unit type & number) and Supply (facility type) Site Plan Findings: Adequate, Safe, Efficient 5
Goals and Objectives: Policy Wider Access and More Opportunity for Recreation Coordination of Public and Private Resources Connecting Public and Private Recreation Systems Contextual Design Solutions Effective, Connective Spaces Suburban, Urban, Rural Typologies 6
Broaden the Characterization of Recreation: Social, Physical, Emotional Further Understanding of Recreational Needs Focus on Urban Recreation Facility Types Achieve Creative Spatial Solutions Expand Recreation Opportunities in Urban Settings through Design Excellence 7
Goals and Objectives Listening: Themes and Ideas Flexible Options for Updating Facility and Activity Types Most Desirable Types of Recreation Age Group Preferences 8
Contextual Design Solutions for Effective Buildings and Spaces Sustainability Universal Access 9
Goals Web-Based Interactive Tools Flexible, Clear and Predictable Guidelines for Quantitative Standards 10
Communications, Outreach and Schedule Next Steps Public Outreach: March 2016 Planning Board Work Session: June 2016 Planning Board Action: July 2016 Developers - Builders - Designers Work Session, December 9, 2015 11
Communications Find out the latest updates about the Rec Guidelines at www.montgomeryplanning.org/recguidelines Sign up for our enewsletter Contact us directly: Mary Beth O'Quinn RSVP-Rec-Guide@montgomeryplanning.org 12
Themes and Categories Active Connections
Themes and Categories Recreation for All Ages
Themes and Categories Therapeutic Recreation
Themes and Categories Animal Friendly Places
Themes and Categories Play Grounds
Themes and Categories Urban Open Space
Themes and Categories Lawn Areas
Themes and Categories Passive Recreation
Themes and Categories Adventure Sports
Themes and Categories Music and Recreation